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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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