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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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