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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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