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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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