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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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