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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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