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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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