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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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