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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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