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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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