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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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