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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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