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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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