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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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