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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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