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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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