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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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