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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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