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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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