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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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