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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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