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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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