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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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