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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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