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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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