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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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