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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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