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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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