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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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