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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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