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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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