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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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