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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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