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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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