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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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