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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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