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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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