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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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