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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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