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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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