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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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