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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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