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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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