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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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