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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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