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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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