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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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