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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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