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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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