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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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