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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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