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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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