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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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