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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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