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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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