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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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