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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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