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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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