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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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