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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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