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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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