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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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