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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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