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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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