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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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