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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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