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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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