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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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