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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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