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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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