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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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