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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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