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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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