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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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