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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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