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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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