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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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