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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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