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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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