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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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