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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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