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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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