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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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