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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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