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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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