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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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