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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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