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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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