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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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