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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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