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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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