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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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