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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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