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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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