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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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