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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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