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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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