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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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