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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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