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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

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