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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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