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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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