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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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