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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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