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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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