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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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