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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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