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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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