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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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