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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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