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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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