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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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