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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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