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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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