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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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