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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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