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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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