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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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