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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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