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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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