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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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