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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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