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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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