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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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