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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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