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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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