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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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