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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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