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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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