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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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