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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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