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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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