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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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