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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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