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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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