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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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