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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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