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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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