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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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