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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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