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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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