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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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