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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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