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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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