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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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