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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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