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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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