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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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