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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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