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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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