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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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