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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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