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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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