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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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