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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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