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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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