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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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