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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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