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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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