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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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