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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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