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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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