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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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