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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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