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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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