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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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