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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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