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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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