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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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