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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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