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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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