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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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