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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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