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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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