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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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