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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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