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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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