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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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