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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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