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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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