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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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