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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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