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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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