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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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