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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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