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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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