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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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