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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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