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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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