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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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