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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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