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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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