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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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