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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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