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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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