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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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