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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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