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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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