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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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