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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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