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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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