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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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