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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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