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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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