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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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