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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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