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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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