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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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