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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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