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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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