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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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