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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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