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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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