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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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