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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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