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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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