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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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