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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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