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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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