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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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