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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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