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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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