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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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