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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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