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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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