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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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