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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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