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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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