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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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