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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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