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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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