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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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