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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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