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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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