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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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