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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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