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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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