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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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