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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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