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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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