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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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