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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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