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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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