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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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