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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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