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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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