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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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