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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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