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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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