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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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