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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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