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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). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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