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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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