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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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