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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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