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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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