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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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