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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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