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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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