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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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