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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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