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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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