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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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