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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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