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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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