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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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