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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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