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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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