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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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