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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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