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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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