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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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