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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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