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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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