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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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