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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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