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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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