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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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