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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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