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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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