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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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