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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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