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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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