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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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