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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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