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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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