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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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