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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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