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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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