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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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