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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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