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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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