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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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