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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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