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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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