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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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