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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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