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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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