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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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