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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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