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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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