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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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