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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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