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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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