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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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