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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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