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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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