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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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