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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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