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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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