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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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