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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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