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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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