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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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