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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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