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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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