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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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