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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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