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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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