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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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