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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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