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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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