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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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