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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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