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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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