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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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