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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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