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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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