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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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