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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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