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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)