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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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