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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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