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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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