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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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