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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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