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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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