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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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