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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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