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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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