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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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