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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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