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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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