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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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