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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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