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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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