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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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