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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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