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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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