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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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