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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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