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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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