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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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