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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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