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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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