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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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