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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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