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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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