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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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