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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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