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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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