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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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