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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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