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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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