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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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