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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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