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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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