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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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