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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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