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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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