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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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