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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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