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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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