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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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