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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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