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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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