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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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