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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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