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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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