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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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