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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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