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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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