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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). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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