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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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