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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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