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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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