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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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