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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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