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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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