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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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