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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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