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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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