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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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