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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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