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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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