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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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