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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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