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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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