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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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