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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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