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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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