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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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