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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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