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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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