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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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