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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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