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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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