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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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