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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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