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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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