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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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