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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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