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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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