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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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