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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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