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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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