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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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