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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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