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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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