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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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