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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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