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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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