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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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