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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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