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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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