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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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