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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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