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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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