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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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