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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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