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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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