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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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