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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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