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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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