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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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