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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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