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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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