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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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