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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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