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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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