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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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