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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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