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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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