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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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