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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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