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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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