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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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