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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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