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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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