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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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