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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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