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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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