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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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