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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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