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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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