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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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