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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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