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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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