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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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