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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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