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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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