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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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