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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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