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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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