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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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