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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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