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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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