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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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