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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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