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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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