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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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