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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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