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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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