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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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