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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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