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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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