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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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