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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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