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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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