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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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