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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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