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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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