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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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