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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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