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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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