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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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