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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online 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 Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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