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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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