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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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