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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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