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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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