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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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