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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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