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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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