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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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