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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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