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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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