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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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