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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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