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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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