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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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