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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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