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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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