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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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