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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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