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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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