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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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