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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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