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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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