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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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