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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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