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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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